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Jackson County, Oregon Citizen's Committee petition , February 1, 1865
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Jackson County (Or.). Citizen's Committee
- Title
- Jackson County, Oregon Citizen's Committee petition
- Dates
- February 1, 1865 1865-02-011865-02-01
- Quantity
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0.025 linear feet, (1 folder)
- Collection Number
- CA 1865 Feb 1
- Summary
- Jackson County, Oregon Citizen's Committee started a petition in 1865 that asked the County to extend payment to persons enlisting in the Oregon Volunteer Infantry before February 1, 1865. The collection contains the petition dated February 1, 1865, and includes fifty-four signatures.
- Repository
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University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time.
- Additional Reference Guides
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See the Current Collection Guide for detailed description and requesting options.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The petition explains that other counties have paid a "bounty" to enlistees. The petitioners requested that a sum of $100 be paid to each man enlisting until they have enough volunteers.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Soldiers--Oregon
Corporate Names
- Jackson County (Or.). Board of Commissioners
- Oregon. Militia. Volunteer Infantry Regiment, 1st
Geographical Names
- Jackson County (Or.)--History--19th century
- Oregon--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
- United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
- United States--Oregon--Jackson County (Or.)
Form or Genre Terms
- Petitions
- Signatures (names)
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